Description

4-Vinylbenzyl Trifluoroacetate is a specialized trifluoroacetate ester derivative of vinylbenzyl alcohol, serving as a versatile and reactive monomeric building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the combination of the polymerizable vinyl group and the trifluoroacetate protecting group, which can be selectively cleaved under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, particularly for developing novel materials, prodrugs, and fine chemicals requiring precise functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging the cleavable trifluoroacetate group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer for creating specialty polymers, coatings, and resins with tailored properties via free-radical or controlled polymerization techniques.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the fabrication of advanced materials, including functional surfaces, liquid crystal polymers, and photoresists.
• Crosslinking Agent: Acts as a reactive crosslinker in the production of high-performance thermoset plastics and elastomers.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Vinylbenzyl Trifluoroacetate
CAS No.	229956-99-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	230.18 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Vinylbenzyl Trifluoroacetate; (4-Vinylphenyl)methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate; Trifluoroacetic Acid 4-Vinylbenzyl Ester; 4-Ethenylbenzyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetate; Vinylbenzyl Trifluoroacetate; 4-Vinylbenzyl 2,2,2-Trifluoroacetate; 1-(Trifluoroacetoxymethyl)-4-vinylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Vinylbenzyl Trifluoroacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.